Laura Gillen unseated Representative Anthony D’Esposito, a first-term Republican, on Long Island. Her campaign focused on abortion and the border.

Democrat Laura Gillen has defeated U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Long Island, unseating the Republican after one term and rolling back recent GOP gains in New York City’s suburbs

The toss-up race in the critical Long Island swing district could have a direct bearing on who controls the U.S. House

After almost two days of waiting, Democrat Laura Gillen defeated first-term Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in Long Island’s 4th Congressional District, the Associated Press reported. The close race flips another seat from red to blue and inches Democrats closer to control of the U.